Butterball turkey recall: What to know about the recall
A limited number of ground turkey products with a use- or sell-by date of July 26, 2018?
It is highly unlikely that any of these products will be found in retail stores, but it is possible that consumers may have product in their freezers.Impacted product will have a use- or sell-by date of July 26, and one of the following codes.
It was verified that the product tested positive for the presence ofSalmonella, which was linked to four illnesses at a single residential facility in Wisconsin and one illness in Minnesota.Butterball is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state health departments to make sure the public is aware of any potential frozen products.
Salmonellosis is one of the most common foodborne illnesses and can be caused by improper handling of food.Contact your health care provider if you are concerned about an illness.
It is important to remember thatbacteria, includingSalmonella, are naturally present in the environment and as a result, raw poultry products may containbacteria.It is important to follow safe handling and cooking instructions when serving turkey.
For more information on safe handling procedures for poultry products, consumers can visit the Ask Karen page at USDA's FSIS website.